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Stockman unsuccessfully mounted a primary challenge to Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) this year and announced he would not seek re-election for his House seat.

Stockman said the volunteer responsible for the reporting error was removed from his position.

“My office is aware of and is cooperating fully with the Ethics Committee’s preliminary inquiry into an FEC reporting error,” Stockman said in a statement. “I…am confident the Ethics Committee will ultimately dismiss the matter after it completes a careful review.”

The Texas Republican sought to downplay the news by noting that 34 other members have been subject to an ethics review during the 113th Congress.